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CNA Stores, a veteran-owned cannabis company, with locations in Haverhill and Amesbury, is asking visitors to support L’Arche Boston North, which provides “forever homes” for those with intellectual disabilities. L’Arche Boston North will receive the proceeds of donations left in charity jars at CNA Stores. Last month the Charity Jar program brought in $12,417 for […]

The Haverhill Conservation Commission could be joined by “conservation partners” to help it keep up with the board’s increasing responsibilities particularly as they relate to open space matters. Haverhill city councilors tonight consider updating conservation commissioner duties and giving the board help. Of critical importance, according to a memorandum written by Environmental Health Technician Robert […]

(Additional photographs below.) Six new 2023 Ford Interceptors—actually police utility versions of the automaker’s Explorer model— are joining the Haverhill Police Department’s fleet this week. The SUVs, which Ford describes as the “first-ever pursuit rated hybrid police SUVs,” were purchased through Colonial Automotive Group and outfitted by Haverhill-based Adamson Industries.  Haverhill Police Chief Robert P. […]

A 10-year-old received what were described by Haverhill police as “suspected minor injuries” when she was struck by a car late Friday afternoon on River Street. Haverhill Deputy Police Chief Stephen J. Doherty Jr. said the child ran into the street at about 5:18 p.m., and was struck by a vehicle that was traveling westbound […]

For the first time in its 50-year history, two students from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School were recently selected as candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Gabriella Ortiz of Haverhill and Nathaniel “Nate” Shramko of Groveland are among more than 5,000 students nationwide and 131 in Massachusetts who this year will compete for […]

Those who have an idea about improving the community may have an interest in Possible Dreams 2024, Team Haverhill’s annual community visioning event, taking place next month. Much of Haverhill’s recent transformation has had its beginning at Possible Dreams. Past ideas have included Clement Farm Disc Golf Course, revitalizing the Haverhill Farmers Market, Haverhill Restaurant […]

Crossing guards in Haverhill will receive a wage increase from $15 to $17 per hour effective Feb. 5. Thanks to the raise, crossing guard Debbie Mason told WHAV she will not have to find more hours as a lunch monitor or a similar position in the district. It would have been disruptive to work more […]

Those calling for one of Massachusetts’ big health care chains to buy such troubled Steward Health Care-owned hospitals as Holy Family may take pause hearing a consumer group’s concern that consolidation contributes to rising costs. Families USA Senior Director of Health Policy Sophia Tripoli told Congresswoman Lori Trahan and a congressional subcommittee Wednesday that “trends […]

During the month of February, Wellness Hot Yoga of Haverhill is passing along donations given during free Sunday classes to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill. Wellness Hot Yoga, operated by Teri Almquist, offers community yoga every Sunday, beginning at 5 p.m., at 34 Merrimack St., Haverhill. There is a suggested donation of […]

The owner of Holy Family Hospitals in Haverhill and Methuen says it has agreed to terms of bridge financing that will “help stabilize our company” and is working to bring in “a significant equity partner” to “continue operations” at all of its Massachusetts hospitals. The arrangements were discussed today in a memorandum from Steward Health […]